Armhole binding finish
A method of finishing armholes by wrapping them with a binding strip, topstitching, and pressing.
Where it is used
Pinning Armhole Binding
p. 7- Pin the armhole binding to the armhole edge, aligning the right sides together.
Stitching Armhole Binding
p. 7- Stitch the armhole binding to the armhole edge, using a 0.7 cm seam allowance.
Pressing Armhole Binding Seam
p. 7- Press the seam allowance of the armhole binding toward the binding.
Topstitching Armhole Binding
p. 8- Topstitch the armhole binding seam from the binding side, keeping the stitching 0.1 cm from the edge.
Decorative Topstitching
p. 9- Sew a decorative topstitch along the armhole at 0.7 cm, securing the pressed edge of the binding.
Pressing Armhole
p. 9- Press the armhole with an iron. * For garments made with heavier fabrics, you can skip binding the armholes. Instead, press the seam allowances toward the inside and secure them with flatlock stitching.
Related terms
requiresArmhole binding
requiresArmhole Binding
depends onEasing armscye
requiresStraight stitch sewing machine
alternative toTurn-and-stitch armhole finish
alternative toArmhole turned-in finish